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TV actress Sonali Verma became a household name for portraying an unforgettable role for years. Her character left such a deep impression that even today, audiences fondly remember her by that name. She is best known for playing Hina Khan’s mother-in-law, Gayatri, in the long-running TV serial Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Sonali’s portrayal of Gayatri earned her immense fame and love. However, after years in the show, she decided to step away from the limelight following her marriage. She bid farewell to acting and the entertainment industry altogether and moved abroad. Before stepping into television, Sonali had an entirely different career. She worked as a journalist and news anchor for nearly a decade. Despite being confident in front of the camera, she never imagined herself as an actress and was content with her media career. Fate, however, had other plans. Sonali happened to meet veteran actor Jeetendra, who later introduced her to his daughter, producer Ekta Kapoor, a meeting that became the turning point of her life. Soon after, Sonali found herself in front of the camera, beginning her successful journey in television. In 2013, Sonali’s character in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai was written off in a dramatic death track. A year later, she married Sachin Sachdev and decided to leave acting behind for good. Now living in New Jersey, USA, Sonali has embraced a quieter life away from showbiz. She devotes her time to her husband and son and runs her own YouTube channel, staying connected to her creative side while enjoying life on her own terms.
